Julia Cantwell

*Leverages over three decades of proven leadership, discipline, and practical insight in the classroom.

*Professional but Lovingly Approachable

*Brings over 30 years of experience, perspective, and common-sense problem-solving to the classroom.

*Applies decades of real-world experience and grounded decision-making to support student success.

*Brings over 30 years of lived experience, common sense, and steady leadership to the classroom.

*Offers students the benefit of over three decades of wisdom, structure, and heart

*Develops engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of literary concepts.

*Facilitates discussions that encourage critical thinking and analysis among students.

*Implements diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles

*Collaborates with colleagues to align curriculum with state standards and educational goals

*Assesses student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback

*Organizes extracurricular activities that promoted literacy and a love for reading among students.

*Utilizes data-driven instruction to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results.

*Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, enhancing personal expertise in teaching techniques.

*Enhances classroom learning environment by incorporating multimedia presentations and hands-on activities.

*Improves student reading comprehension by implementing diverse and engaging literature selections met with tutoring on my time before and after school.

*Increase, heavily, parental involvement in students' education by maintaining regular communication, in person meetings, notes home, emails, and ongoing communication within a 24 hour period.

*Coordinates efforts with special education staff to create inclusive lesson plans that met the needs of all learners in the classroom setting.

*Develops students' writing skills through structured lessons focused on grammar, punctuation, and creativity.

*Boosts students' critical thinking abilities with the use of thought-provoking questions and open-ended assignments.

*Promotes a positive classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing 'just' disciplinary policies.

*Provides individualized support to struggling learners through targeted instructional strategies and additional resources.

*Evaluates academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.

*Promotes effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.

*Encourages independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.

*Provides one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

*Communicates with parents and guardians regarding student progress both positive impacts and behavioral issues in a timely manner.

*Devises and implements classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.

*Increase in parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.

*Integrates Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

*Prepares and implements lesson plans covering required course topics.

*Collaborates with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforce key concepts across multiple subjects.

*Executive-level educator and instructional leader with 18 years of K–6 classroom experience, specializing in English Language Arts and Social Studies through compartmentalized instruction

*Brings 20+ years of military and law enforcement leadership, translating operational discipline, strategic decision-making, and crisis-management expertise into high-impact educational leadership

*Leverages data-driven instructional frameworks to analyze performance trends, close learning gaps, and deploy targeted interventions, producing measurable academic gains, including significant increase in standardized test scores supported by data from last three school districts in Arizona

*Maintains a consistent record of excellence, with 85% of students meeting or exceeding grade-level proficiency across core academic areas

*Trusted relationship-centered leader who builds strong partnerships with students, families, and staff to cultivate a culture of trust, accountability, and inclusion

*Proven team leader and mentor, facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), onboarding and coaching new teachers, and strengthening instructional alignment across grade levels

*Architect of cross-curricular instructional strategies that elevate instructional quality, increase staff (team) collaboration, and improve morale through honesty, humor, and creating opportunities in a safe environment for student learning, community engagement and leadership, and teacher success

*Designs innovative, differentiated learning experiences that address diverse learner needs while fostering curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning

*Leads with integrity, service, and calm under pressure, modeling professionalism, ethical leadership, and high expectations in both academic and operational environments

*Recognized for creating safe, structured, and student-centered learning environments where academic excellence and character development coexist

*Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding.

*Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.

*Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.

*Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student academic and social development.

*Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.

*Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing interactivity and student engagement in learning activities.

*Spearheaded initiatives to improve literacy rates, resulting in increased reading proficiency among students.

*Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.

*Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.

*Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

*Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

*Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.

*Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.

*Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.

*Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.

*Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

*Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

*Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.

*Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.

*Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

*Accomplished first- and fourth-grade educator who leveraged data-driven instructional practices to monitor student progress, identify growth opportunities, and implement personalized interventions

*Drove measurable academic gains, including a 10% increase in reading, writing, and math proficiency

*Built strong, trust-centered relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a welcoming, inclusive classroom culture that fostered engagement and a love of learning

*Served as a collaborative team leader, partnering with grade-level teams to design innovative instructional strategies, mentor peers, and support school-wide initiatives

*Developed dynamic, developmentally responsive lesson plans that met the needs of both early and upper elementary learners while promoting curiosity and critical thinking

*Maintained a consistent record of success, with the majority of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations across core academic areas

*Grounded instructional success in effective classroom management and strong family–student partnerships, recognizing these as foundational drivers of student achievement, professional effectiveness, and overall school success

*Engaging Instructional Designer: Created hands-on, interactive lessons that captured students’ curiosity and made learning meaningful, resulting in increased participation and enthusiasm for core subjects.

*Student-Centered Approach: Tailored teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and developmental needs, ensuring every student felt supported and challenged to achieve their personal best.

*Collaborative Team Member: Partnered with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects and innovative strategies that enhanced classroom learning and encouraged teamwork among students.

*Positive Classroom Environment: Fostered a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students felt safe to take risks, ask questions, and develop a love for lifelong learning.

*Motivated students to take responsibility for their own learning through self-reflection exercises and goal-setting activities.

*Improved student writing skills through targeted feedback and regular practice assignments.

*Created an inclusive classroom environment that welcomed diverse perspectives and fostered cultural understanding among students.

*Served as a mentor to new teachers entering the profession, sharing valuable insights from personal experiences as an educator.

• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
• Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open communication lines and hosting regular parent-teacher conferences.
• Mentored new teachers on best practices for curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning community.